Grayson County Healthcare Foundation awards $95k grant to expand health services

The grant will fund a new Community Health Worker program to connect residents with needed resources.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 4:30am

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The Grayson County Healthcare Foundation has awarded a nearly $95,000 grant to the Grayson County Health Department to establish a Community Health Worker (CHW) program. The program aims to strengthen the community's health and expand essential services to local residents by hiring and training CHWs to serve as trusted connectors between residents and the resources they need.

Why it matters

This program aligns with the foundation's mission to expand healthcare access and improve the overall health of Grayson County. Community Health Workers are seen as an effective way to reach residents who may otherwise fall through the cracks and connect them to important services.

The details

The $94,210 grant will allow the health department to hire and train CHWs who will work directly with individuals and families to identify barriers, navigate available services, and link them to programs that support physical, mental and social wellbeing. As part of the initiative, the health department will also offer the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program (KPAP) to help residents access necessary medications.

  • The CHW program is expected to be available by fall 2026.

The players

Grayson County Healthcare Foundation

A foundation focused on expanding healthcare access and improving the overall health of Grayson County.

Grayson County Health Department

The local public health agency that will implement the new Community Health Worker program with the grant funding.

Brittany Clemons

The Executive Director of the Grayson County Healthcare Foundation.

Josh Horton

The Director of the Grayson County Health Department.

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What they’re saying

“CHWs will work directly with individuals and families to identify barriers, navigate available services, and link them to programs that support physical, mental and social wellbeing.”

— Brittany Clemons, Executive Director, Grayson County Healthcare Foundation

“We are grateful for the foundation's support and excited to bring this program to our community. Our CHWs will be out in the field, meeting people where they are, and helping them connect to the services that can make a real difference in their daily lives.”

— Josh Horton, Director, Grayson County Health Department

What’s next

The CHW program is expected to be available by fall 2026.

The takeaway

This grant-funded program demonstrates the Grayson County Healthcare Foundation's commitment to expanding healthcare access and improving community health by empowering local residents through a trusted network of Community Health Workers.